WT 101 is the standard for good, cheap bourbon. I dare you to find a better bottle at a cheaper price. In fact - a lot of people spend way more on bottles that are objectively worse (Basel Hayden, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, the list goes on...).

For an equivalent rye bottle, Sazerac rye (at $25) or Rittenhouse (around $20) are both every bit as good as WT101.

WT 101 is the standard for good, cheap bourbon. I dare you to find a better bottle at a cheaper price. In fact - a lot of people spend way more on bottles that are objectively worse (Basel Hayden, Woodford Reserve, Knob Creek, the list goes on...).

For an equivalent rye bottle, Sazerac rye (at $25) or Rittenhouse (around $20) are both every bit as good as WT101.

wow our palettes are much different. No way is WT better than anything, but maybe that knob creek which I think is overrated anyway...

Im thinking of attending the World of Whiskey event thats local in March...

Did the Evan Williams white label BiB vs 1783 A/B taste test last night. Tried them neat and on ice. Gonna be straight up in that I didn't really dig the white label that much. Had a funky finish that I can't quite put my finger on (perhaps peppery?), however others may actually LIKE the flavors so don't take my word for it. My opinion is obviously subjective. Either way, it WILL make for a fantastic mixer so I'm not complaining I picked up a bottle. Between the two, I'll stick to my EW 1783 as my usual for the extra $3 on a handle.

Oh, I agree with you there. I DEFINITELY prefer Basel but it's also like twice the price. More of a special occasion bourbon for me, whereas 101 can be a cheap go-to.

Sorry guys, I'm the outlier here on this one I guess. Basel is good in the way that vanilla ice cream is good; smooth but lacking character. WT101 has a lot going on; sure, it's a little hot, but if I were interested in drinking "smooth" things, I'd be all over Crown Royal.

Originally Posted by AustinFromSA

Did the Evan Williams white label BiB vs 1783 A/B taste test last night. Tried them neat and on ice. Gonna be straight up in that I didn't really dig the white label that much. Had a funky finish that I can't quite put my finger on (perhaps peppery?), however others may actually LIKE the flavors so don't take my word for it. My opinion is obviously subjective. Either way, it WILL make for a fantastic mixer so I'm not complaining I picked up a bottle. Between the two, I'll stick to my EW 1783 as my usual for the extra $3 on a handle.

Same goes here. I think EW BiB is great, complex, and maybe a little rough around the edges. Definitely has some oak notes in it, not as smooth but overall much more complex dram.

I guess - for me, my home base is strong rye whiskies. I like bourbon but even fancy bourbons taste a little basic; bland and uninspiring (don't get me started on Blanton's or people who pay $80 for that shit).

How about Eagle Rare 10 year? Can we all agree that for $30, that is one fine bottle of whiskey?

Also, on that note, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond. So good. Soooo gooooooood.

the mckenna is very nice, but i do disagree on the Basel...I dont mind the bite that WT 101 has, but thats what lets me know its on the cheaper end of the scale. Least thats me...everyone likes what they like..

the mckenna is very nice, but i do disagree on the Basel...I dont mind the bite that WT 101 has, but thats what lets me know its on the cheaper end of the scale. Least thats me...everyone likes what they like..

hahaha yep! i don't blame you; my home base beyond rye whiskies are heavily peated islays, and so if my whiskey isn't smashing my balls with 4" stilettos, I don't really know if it's whiskey or not. easy sipping bourbon just tastes like peaches and cream; i want something that is fighting and provoking me every step of the way.

hahaha yep! i don't blame you; my home base beyond rye whiskies are heavily peated islays, and so if my whiskey isn't smashing my balls with 4" stilettos, I don't really know if it's whiskey or not. easy sipping bourbon just tastes like peaches and cream; i want something that is fighting and provoking me every step of the way.